Sholom

Sholom is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew word shalom, meaning peace, completeness, or welfare. It is a transliteration variant of Hebrew Shalom and is used among Jewish communities, particularly in Ashkenazic and Yiddish-speaking contexts. Because transliteration from Hebrew varies, the same root may appear as Shalom, Sholom, or Sholem in different languages and eras.

In practice, Sholom is primarily a given name rather than a surname and has been borne by artists, religious leaders, and scholars across Jewish history. The name's use reflects broader cultural and linguistic traditions within Jewish communities.

Notable individuals with this transliteration include Sholom Aleichem, a renowned Yiddish author and playwright known for Tevye the Dairyman; Sholom Secunda, a Jewish composer and conductor celebrated for co-writing the song Bei Mir Bist Du Shein; and Sholom Dov Ber Schneersohn, the third Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The name’s association with figures in literature, music, and religious leadership has helped keep it recognizable in Jewish cultural history.

Variants of the name include Shalom and Sholem, reflecting different transliteration practices from Hebrew. In modern English usage, Shalom is the more common form for the given name, while Sholom remains a traditional variant in certain communities.